On our exciting Secret Skagit Birding Adventure we’ll meet you in LaConner (only a 60 mile drive north of
Seattle or south from vancouver B.C.) and transport you to Blake’s Resort on the Lower Skagit River. You’ll meet with your naturalist, river guides who will treat you with tales of local history, spot a variety of birds, and take you on a voyage of discover through the Skagit estuary into the Swinomish Channel and the historic town of LaConner, Washington.

Pacific Northwest Float Trips is the only raft company offering this innovative trip; it has been enjoyed by folks of all ages for many years. Since it is a leisurely float with no white water, it is ideal for families, groups and bird enthusiasts.This is our most productive river adventure to experience a variety of wildlife, Red-Tailed Hawks, Blue Heron, Bald Eagles and a variety of sea-birds. On occasion we witness river otters and ther marine critters.You’ll stop for a yummy picnic on Goat Island located across from Deception Pass where you can explore and climb to an abandoned Fort, a leftover post from WWII. A huge cistern is at the top of the island where a vast variety of birds visit on their migratory route to both bathe and drink the fresh water. We’ll meander on through the channel and you’ll disembark from your inflatable raft in LaConner.Stay and visit LaConner, or we can take you through the legendary and spectacular display of tulip fields in West Mt. Vernon. You’ll view the beautiful gardens of tulips and many other floral species in bloom.
Please note that the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is an annual event which takes place in
April.

The fields are filled with flowers both before and after and still beautiful for viewing. On the drive to LaConner you’ll pass several magnificent fields. We’ll also include a short ride around the tulip fields during the festival. This is a wonderful trip for all ages, great for birthday parties and serious bird watchers! Please ask about group rates for this excursion, which is also a great trip for scouts and other organizations. Make your reservations early for this popular trip! Call for the times on the date you are coming! Telephone: 907-251-6502

Contact Information
Contact us for more information and details, or about and special services:Telephone: 907-251-6502Please note: Trips are not cancelled due to rain or cold weather.EMAIL: Eagles@PacificNWFloatTrips.com

Skagit River Zodiac Adventure:

Season:All - best in Spring, Summer & Fall
Meeting Place: Edge-Water Park. WEST Mt. Vernon
Contact phone number is toll free 866-967-8555 Trip Times: Meet at 10 AM unless other arrangements have been made.
What to wear: Proper Clothing is very important / Remember You lose your heat through your head and your feet!

Synthetic or silk long underwear next to your skin in cool or cold weather

Layers of clothing: you can always remove a layer

Wool or synthetic polar fleece sweater and pants if weather dictates

Water repellent rain pants & Jacket with hood or Poncho

HAT for warmth or sun

TGloves or mittens seasonal

Thick wool or polar fleece socks

Rubber insulated boots, hip waders, or sneakers in warm months - you will be walking on beach and rocky areas

Pacific NW Float Trips

QUICK TRIP TIPS

Lower Skagit Wildlife Quest:

Season: April to May ~ be sure to reserve your trip in advance, weekends fill up very quickly, especially during the Tulip Festival.
Meeting Place: Meet in LaConner, WA See your confirmation information sheet once you book your trip.
Driving Directions: Phone number 360-719-5808 or call toll free 866-967-8555
Trip Times: Trip times vary for this trip due to tide schedules. Please contact us regarding the date you would like to take this excursion.
What to wear: Proper clothing is very important! Remember, you lose heat through your head and feet!

Synthetic or wool long underwear next to your skin.

Wool or synthetic polar fleece sweater and pants

Water repellent rain pants & Jacket with hood or Poncho

Warm HAT

Gloves or Mittens

Thick Wool or Polar Fleece Socks

Rubber insulated boots, hip waders, after-ski Boots, etc.

Leave dry clothes in your car for the end of the trip.

What to bring: Camera, Binoculars or Video camera in a plastic bag. We can supply dry bag if needed. You may also want to bring your lunch or a snack if you have not signed up for a lunch trip.
What we provide:

Shuttle Service

Life Jackets

Rain Ponchos

Professional guides

About PNWFT

With a passion for people, and a commitment to delivering knowledgeable information in a friendly, personal and positive manner – always giving more than required , Pacific NW Float Trips sets a standard of excellence.

Former teacher, Dave Button, spent his childhood in Newhalem, Washington along the Skagit River where he first started rafting. After earning his teaching degree from Western Washington University, Dave was stationed first in Arizona and later in Alaska where he completed his military duty.

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Testimonials

A group of us from work purchased the float trip/lunch/wine tasting trip from TravelZoo. We went on the last day of September. Our guide Joe was fantastic. We had some white water, mostly 2s, which was fine since we had some people who were not thrilled with any white water. Joe was very patient with our group of crazy, wild and loud teachers. He was knowledgeable about the river, the animals and was willing to share his knowledge but was not pushy about it. He showed extreme patience with our w…

whidbeyrose

After reading some of the reviews the night before our trip…. We were a bit apprehensive. The trip was fabulous! Donovan did a great job as both a naturalist and joke teller. He also filled us in on some of the folks living along the river. They now provide lunch at the local barbeque joint in Marblemount… Lunch was just fine and included our choice of drinks and chips. We will recommend this float trip to our friends. The bus they used to take us upriver was unique to say the least… Lots …

WmLW

I just wanted to drop you a note and say thank you for such an amazing adventure!!!! Doing this float trip is something I have dreamed of doing for years and this trip more than lived up to everyone of my expectations.
I have already told several people who have seen my pictures that you are the best company in the PNW to do this with.
It was also so very nice to hear your fond memories of Carl and Peggy Tranberg. We miss them everyday and treasure all of the memories that we have of them.…

Jessamyn Curtin

I just wanted to thank you for an amazing raft trip! We enjoyed a raft all to ourselves, and Dave did an excellent job. He was very skilled and knowledgeable. We saw 10 eagles and beautiful scenery. He also showed us a beaver dam. Thank you for letting us eat at the restaurant afterwards. That was delicious. We will definitely recommend this company to our friends. I’m going to give you good ratings on the site as well.

Josh and Judy Bagwell

We bought a couple groupons for this whitewater trip in August, and it really turned out to be a fun time. Most of us were not experienced rafters, and the guides at Pacific NW Float trips were well-informed, and entertaining. Even though the water wasn’t running that fast, we got into some whitewater, and some water come into the raft which was exciting for the younger guys in our rafting party. The only disappointing part was the lunch that was included; I would have preferred my Peanut-butt…

jmal08

My daughter had read some reviews before our float trip so we were prepared for just about anything. If you aren’t expecting any type of luxury this is the trip for you. We did the float trip with a light lunch and wine tasting. The float trip was wonderful, beautiful scenery and a very interesting guide. The light lunch was just that – they provided water, some fruit, chips, turkey rollups,cookies, etc. Do not pay extra for the wine tasting. They simply tell you to go to Challenger Ridge, w…

airjennie

Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountain is going home; that wildness is necessity; that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life.

John Muir

We went on this eagle watching tour for my birthday (I love me some bald eagles). When we arrived at the meeting spot, we still needed to pay, and we didn’t have cash. No worries – we were driven to the nearest ATM. The ride was amazing, and our guide was funny and informative. It was November in Washington – so it was gray and drizzling and cold, but the trip was well worth it. We saw between 20-30 eagles during our trip, including some juveniles who didn’t have their recognizable white…

hildeborg

My sister Mary, her husband David and son John Danforth and I were out with you team today on the Skagit for a white water raft tour. Although it wasn’t what my sister had planned for us after talking to you we did it. We were so overwhelmed with the experience and the beauty words can’t really do it justice. Joe was our tour guide and he was the best! He was extremely well versed in local history, plants, animals and geography of the region. He was in complete control of the boat at all tim…

Dan Gadbois, Everett

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. Sail away from the safe harbor…catch the currents and trade winds in your sails..Explore, Dream Discover.